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Starlite and Marcasite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.91-4.734.80-4.90
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
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{010} Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.56-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
ZrSiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
FeS 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Starlite and Marcasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Starlite and Marcasite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Starlite and Marcasite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Starlite- ZrSiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Marcasite- FeS 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Starlite and Marcasite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Starlite and Marcasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Starlite and Marcasite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Starlite is 4.80-4.90 whereas that of Marcasite is 4.80-4.90.